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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,941.40, 227,832.66 and 122,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,941.40, 227,832.66 and 122,008.16 is: 168,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,941.40 : 227,832.66 = 122,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,941.40/227,832.66 = 122,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,941.40x = 227,832.66 × 122,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,941.40x = 27,797,442,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797,442,495.34/164,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,529.21

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